American Heathens (In Progress)

After dissatisfactory experiences with mainstream faiths, many Americans have felt the calling of Odin, Thor, and other Old Norse deities. Rooted in ancient Norse belief and custom, Asatru is now a fast-growing polytheistic faith in the United States. Sometimes tribal and exclusive, it is also a fairly controversial one. Many adherents, who refer to themselves as Heathens, see Asatru not so much a religion as a way of life, one both derived from Scandinavian tradition and shaped by American culture.